Obituaries
Mary Akin
Apr 29, 2019
Mary Pennington Akin died peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas on Friday evening the 26th of April, 2019. She was born on the 10th of March, 1935, in Lyford, Texas, to Edgar Pennington and Onie Mae Marsh Pennington. In October of 1953, at the tender age of 18, she married John “Johnny” F. Akin Jr., a union that would last 57...
W.C. O’Neal Ii
Apr 24, 2019
W.C. "Dub" O'Neal II, 30, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dub was born to Barry O'Neal and Beatrice Garcia, on February 23, 1989 in Corpus Christi, TX, and is a graduate of Calallen High School. He married Sarah Beth Williams O'Neal of Elgin, Texas in 2014, and together they had one son, Murphy Danger...
Amelia Hernandez
Apr 23, 2019
Amelia Hernandez was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Hernandez, they were married 70 years. Two sons, Jose Hernandez, Jr. and Rudy Hernandez. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Woods and husband Jewel; son, Cruz Hernandez and wife Diane. 14 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from...
Betty Simpson
Apr 22, 2019
Betty June Simpson, age 85, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born February 23, 1934 in Jacksonville, Texas, to R.P. Hobson Bunch and Nettie Williams Bunch. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi, a former elementary school teacher and homemaker that loved the opera, traveling and spending time...
Everett Tong
Apr 18, 2019
"I thank God for my life" was a daily affirmation of Everett "Tommy" Sterling Tong, a.k.a. "Daddy", "Granddaddy". He was born to Ewell and Mary Alice Tong, January 23, 1925, in Biscoe, Arkansas. He took up residency in eternity, April 17, 2019. He was the 4th of nine children, a World War II Veteran, Charter and Lifetime member of VFW...
Carol Mcelroy
Apr 17, 2019
Carol McElroy was born on July 18, 1963 in Sacramento, California. Carol went to her heavenly home on April 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was predeceased by her mother, Celia Peek. Carol is survived by her husband of 38 years, Darryl McElroy; her daughter, Megan McElroy Earle (Joshua); her son, Ryan McElroy (Sarah); 7 grandchildren, McKenzie...
Wilda Crice
Apr 11, 2019
Wilda Gentry Crice went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2019. She was born on March 11, 1932 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Frank and Dewey Gentry. Wilda graduated from Ardmore High School in 1950. On July 8, 1950 she married Robert Crice in Ardmore and they had over 65 wonderful years together until he preceded her...
Royce Poche
Apr 9, 2019
Royce Theresa Poche, age 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away April 9, 2019. She was born March 7, 1934 in New Orleans, La. to Oscar and Eleanor Templet. Royce was a founding member of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church. She was an amazing cook and loved going to Curves. In addition to her four children she...
Minnie Schwirtlich
Apr 5, 2019
Minnie Bryden Schwirtlich 88, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away April 5, 2019. She was born on November 29, 1930 in Hebbronville. Texas to Herbert John Bryden and Bernetta Brendle Bryden. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joe Schwirtlich and her parents. She is survived two daughters, Vickie (Roger) Cox and Karen Carlisle; one son,...
Richard Womack
Mar 31, 2019
Richard H. Womack passed away on March 31, 2019. He was born in Houston, TX on March 1, 1924 to the late Faunce and Lee Womack. After graduating high school in 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Force as an Air Crew Member specializing in aircraft armament during World War II. He served as Staff Sergeant with the 23rd...
Otis Gatling
Mar 30, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Otis Ray Gatling announce his peaceful passing of natural causes at the age of 83 on Saturday evening, March 30, 2019. Otis was born at Chapman Ranch, Texas in 1935 to Allie Ray and Gladys Pauline Gatling. In his early years, Otis worked at Chapman Ranch where he drove a tractor...
Wendell Baggett
Mar 28, 2019
Wendell Ray Baggett, 70, lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2019. He was born December 16, 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Malcolm and Bernice Baggett. He was a graduate of Carroll High School, Corpus Christi and served in the Army Reserve for six years. Wendell was an automobile salesman and owner of...
Ruth Thames
Mar 28, 2019
Ruth Gaynell Thames, 85, of Robstown, Texas passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was born May 29, 1933 in Bishop, Texas, the daughter of Aubrey Lee and Erma Lee Harrell. She was a graduate of Robstown High School, Texas A&M, Kingsville and Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Gaynell was a draftsman for Exxon Oil in Kingsville, a drafting instructor at...
Cynthia Curtiss
Mar 25, 2019
Cynthia Diane Curtiss, passed away on March 25, 2019. She was born on February 23, 1959 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Bill and Delores “Dee” Brunson. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Doyle Curtiss; her three children, Whitney Curtiss, Austin Curtiss and Brooke Curtiss; two grandchildren, Korrine Curtiss and Mason Curtiss; her mother, Dee Brunson; sisters, Jeanne Dean and Kathy...
David Peace
Mar 24, 2019
David Eugene Peace passed away on March 24, 2019. He was born September 11, 1958 in Sacramento, California to Raymond and Edith Peace. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Anthony David Brunetti; siblings, Teri Lynn Peace, Karen Jane Lane, and Steven Ray Peace. David Peace was a man of high stature. He left behind a family...
Opal Hutchins
Mar 22, 2019
Opal F. Hutchins, 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born on January 14, 1939 in Kendalia, Texas to Bruce M. Edge and Nancy Otelia Edge. She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Cleve Edge, Homer Edge and Dewey Edge; her sisters, Nelda Earley and Merie Reed. Opal is survived...
Gary Sharpe
Mar 21, 2019
Gary Leroy Sharpe, 78, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was born June 2, 1940 in Lyons, Kansas. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marjorie Anderson Sharpe; and two sons, Bart Sharpe and Roy Don Sharpe. He is survived by his wife, Susan Oden Sharpe; children, Shane Sharpe, Mike Sharpe, Amber Bass and Samantha Medrano;...
Donald Dietz
Mar 20, 2019
Donald Dietz passed on to Heaven on March 20, 2019 with his family by his side. Donald was the only child of Paul Dietz and Esther Schumacher Dietz. He was born on his family dairy farm on February 22, 1928 in Mercedes, Texas. After 30 years of service in operations with Koch Refinery, Donald retired. He was proud in the...
Jose Vielma
Mar 15, 2019
Jose Santiago Vielma, age 61, passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 15, 2019. Born in Edinburg, Texas, on December 18, 1957, Jose lived in Pharr, Texas, where he first attended St. Margaret's Catholic School and then graduated from St. Anthony High School Seminary in San Antonio, Texas. He moved to Corpus Christi in 1970 where he established himself...
Priscilla Salas
Mar 14, 2019
It is with sadness, the family of Priscilla Marie Salas announce of her passing in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 14, 2019. She will be remembered as a wonderful, kind and loving person. Priscilla is survived by: Parent: Domingo Salas Jr. and Irma Salas Sisters: Kristen Garcia of Clarksville, Tenn. Stephanie Muzquiz of Killeen, Tx. Catrall Salas and Katrina Salas...
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